Tag: policy
Air India to revise its Privilege Leave policy
Air India has made an announcement stating that it intends to modify its Privilege Leave (PL) policy for permanent and full-term contract employees starting...
Will Infosys design policies allowing staff to take on side gigs?
Infosys appears to be open to allowing employees to take up external projects provided their managers approve. In fact, media reports indicate that the...
“Smile at work or lose 6 months’ salary”: Philippines mayor to...
Aristotle Aguirre, a mayor in the Philippines has passed an order that all civil and local government servants are required to have a smile...
Wells Fargo accused of faking job interviews, suspends ‘diverse slate’ policy
Wells Fargo’s ‘diverse slate’ policy required the Bank to ensure that 50 per cent of the candidates that it interviewed — for roles with...
Quantiphi rolls out FlexiWork policy, gears up for hybrid mode
Quantiphi, an AI-first digital engineering company, has rolled out its FlexiWork policy, in keeping with the growing need to go hybrid.
As Mohini Palchowdhury, head...
Magicpin announces remote-first policy
Through its remote-first policy, Magicpin — a platform operated by Samast Technology — for discovery and savings in offline retail, hopes to encourage willing...
Solv launches gender-neutral caregiving policy, progressive paternity leave
With the aim of enhancing overall wellbeing of staff, Solv, the Indian B2B digital marketplace for micro, small and medium enterprises, backed by the...
Burnout — Is having a burnout leave policy a solution?
That burnout is a serious issue requiring immediate attention was realised by companies only during the pandemic. It is not that burnout was unheard...
FICCI to strengthen employee health and wellness policy
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (FICCI) will be strengthening its employee health and wellness policy with the help of Practo, the Indian...
Amazon’s ‘time off task’ policy under scrutiny
Amazon has decided to extend the period over which the average of ‘time off task’ is calculated. The e-retailer has been using complicated algorithms...
UP’s Oxygen Production Promotion Policy to generate jobs
The Government of Uttar Pradesh has rolled out a new Oxygen Production Promotion Policy 2021, which will not only take care of the paucity...
Tata Steel to follow ‘agile working models’ policy
The new work model Tata Steel has announced for its employees will make it possible for them to work from home for up to...
How workplace harassment has taken on new forms
The issue of workplace harassment has taken on a different form in today’s virtual world of work. Instead of making it easier to avoid...
Google issues policy against non-work discussions at office
Google issues policy to stop non-work discussions at the workplace. It warns against office conversations on the latest news or any debate topic and...
How this energy company is championing employee inclusivity & engagement
In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering an inclusive and engaging work environment is not just a feel-good initiative; it’s a strategic imperative. Jakson Green,...
Trident’s Asmita leaves blossom into inclusive workplaces
Forget the tired trope of corporate activism. In the heart of India's textile industry, Trident, a manufacturing company, is quietly weaving a revolution in...
Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’
In the ever-evolving landscape of the contemporary workplace, a profound metamorphosis is underway, challenging the conventional emphasis on employee engagement. This paradigm shift posits...
Tata Steel: Journey through excellence in talent acquisition
Tata Steel, part of the Tata Group, is a multinational steel-making company headquartered in Mumbai, India. It is one of the world's leading steel...
Will Indian migrant workers to Britain be able to sponsor family...
With the new visa and income rules being implemented in the UK, migrants who earn less than £29,000 will not be able to sponsor...
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State must address retired employees’ pension benefits: Uttarakhand HC
In a recent ruling, the division bench of the Uttarakhand High Court emphasised that the state cannot unjustly deprive any employee of their entitlements....
Tesla to let go 14,000 employees globally
Tesla has announced a significant restructuring plan, resulting in a 10 per cent reduction of its global workforce, potentially affecting around 14,000 employees worldwide....
TCS to open delivery centre in Brazil, create 1600 jobs
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is gearing to establish a new delivery centre in Brazil’s Londrina. The area is already familiar with the presence of...
The QuitTok conundrum: Can public resignation be a force for good?
Brittany Pietsch's viral TikTok video in January 2024 sent shockwaves through the HR world. In it, Pietsch, a former Cloudflare employee, documented her confusing...
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Data analytics and not technology will redefine HR
Q. How satisfying has been your professional journey of 39 years?
A. It has been a bagful of mixed experiences. At times I have been...
EQ, IQ & empathy define the success of a CEO
Q. You spent 16 years at LIC before moving to a corporate role at ICICI Prudential. Now, 22 years on, I am still curious...
“The big change has been that we have moved from jobs to skills,” Amaresh...
Q. How would you define the culture at GE?
A. Having been present in this region since 1902, GE has been around for 120 years....
